Electromagnetic energy coupling mechanism with matrix architecture control

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to reconfigurable, solid-state matrix arrays comprising multiple rows and columns of reconfigurable secondary mechanisms that are independently tuned. Specifically, the invention relates to reconfigurable devices comprising multiple, solid-state mechanisms characterized by at least one voltage-varied parameter disposed within a flexible, multi-laminate film, which are suitable for use as magnetic conductors, ground surfaces, antennas, varactors, ferrotunable substrates, or other active or passive electronic mechanisms.

1. A sheet-wise, bimorph composited structure comprising:
 a first outer layer composed of an ultra, high-strain polymer, 
 a first PVDF-TFE layer enabling a locally deformable structure, said first PVDF-TFE layer contacting said first outer layer; 
 a dielectric layer comprising a ferrotunable material and having embedded therein a matrix circuit comprising a plurality of secondary circuits, said dielectric layer contacting said first PVDF-TFE layer opposite of said first outer layer; 
 a non-conducting layer composed of a polymer sheet contacting said dielectric layer opposite of said first PVDF-TFE layer; 
 a layer having therein a control circuitry in a matrix arrangement providing an electromagnetic structure in which frequency characteristics of said secondary circuits within said dielectric layer are varied by permittivity changes within said control circuitry so as to function as a frequency variable, voltage-controlled, microwave antenna array, said layer contacting said non-conducting layer opposite of said dielectric layer; 
 a second PVDF-TFE layer enabling a locally deformable structure contacting said layer opposite of said non-conducting layer; and 
 a second outer layer composed of an ultra, high-strain polymer contacting said second PVFD-TFE layer opposite of said layer. 
 
   
   
     2. The sheet-wise, bimorph composited structure of  claim 1 , wherein said secondary circuits are selectively interconnected via a plurality of switches each enabled by a magnetic field, a thermal field, or a vibration. 
   
   
     3. The sheet-wise, bimorph composited structure of  claim 1 , wherein said secondary circuits are selectively interconnected via a plurality of switches each enabled by an electrical signal, an electromagnetic radiation, an actuation, or a mechanical reorientation.